Rajevac is one of the most unknown coaches in South Africa having enjoyed a quiet managerial career at teams such as FK Vojvodina and Borac Cacak. He also took charge of Red Star Belgrade in 2004, but steering Ghana to the World Cup last eight is his greatest achievement.

Asamoah Gyan, who leads his side's World Cup scoring charts with three goals, attributes their success to Rajevac's mentality.

“He's very calm, and he’s not so strict. We Africans, we don't like strict coaches.

"Football is not about fighting, it's about enjoying yourself and making sure you do your best, so I think we are coping well with the coach."